"A Math, like an idol, is in Hindu Law a judicial persona capable of acquiring, holding and vindicating legal rights through the medium of some
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"Enforcement Directorate cannot resort to action against any person for money laundering on an assumption that the property recovered must be proceeds of crime", In a
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"It is very dangerous to convict the accused when the prosecutrix could venture to wait for seven months for filing the FIR for rape. This leaves the
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"To brand the witness as an interested witness, the defence is required to bring specific material before the Court showing the hostility of the
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"Act provides an opportunity to the accused to get himself examined in the open court on oath in order to reveal the truth but he
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"Principle of finality attached to court-confirmed auction sales cannot operate to shield the process from judicial examination where the question relates to the adequacy of
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"It would be legally untenable for this Court to rest a decision of such magnitude on the fragile foundation of such flimsy submissions and woefully inadequate
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“Rejection Of Entire Claim On This Sole Ground Is Erroneous”, In a significant ruling under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, the Bombay High Court has held
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“Procedural Rules Cannot Prevent Effective Cross-Examination Of A Witness”, In an important ruling on production of documents during cross-examination, the Bombay High Court held that documents which
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"There is an attempt to suppress, effort to misguide and keep the people in dark. This attempt undeniably and undisputedly is undue influence, and therefore, amounts
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“If More Than One Promotional Post Exists, Higher Grade Pay Must Correspond To The Lowest Promotional Post”, Gujarat High Court recently held that where a
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“Orders Affirmed In Appeal, Revision And Writ Jurisdiction Attain Finality — Civil Courts Cannot Sit In Appeal Over Them”, Punjab & Haryana High Court reiterating that
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“The maximum distance criterion of 140 kilometers in clause (oa) of Rule 2 of the Kerala Motor Vehicles Rules cannot be made applicable in the case of a
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“Section 11 Clearly Prohibits Conversion of Purpose Without Permission of Rent Controller”, In a significant ruling concerning misuse of Shop-cum-Flat (SCF) premises in Chandigarh, the
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“Finance Act 2001 Made Trademark Cost ‘Nil’ Only From 01.04.2002 — Prior Transfers Of Self-Generated Brands Escape Capital Gains Tax”, In a significant ruling on the
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"If plaintiffs believed the boundary wall was on their land, they should have obtained demarcation to prove it, and failure to do so warrants adverse inference", The
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“At Discharge Stage Court Cannot Conduct A Mini Trial; Strong Suspicion Is Sufficient To Proceed With Trial”, In a significant ruling concerning the scope of prosecution
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“Due to an act which has not been declared illegal… there cannot be any wrongful gain or wrongful loss”, In a reportable and politically significant judgment
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“Independent Witnesses Turn Hostile, Weapons Not Produced, Injury Reports Missing – Prosecution Failed To Prove Case Beyond Reasonable Doubt”, Calcutta High Court set aside the conviction
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"Under Section 116 Of The Indian Evidence Act, A Tenant Is Estopped From Disputing The Title Of The Landlord During The Subsistence Of Tenancy", A tenant
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"It is very dangerous to convict the accused when the prosecutrix could venture to wait for seven months for filing the FIR for rape. This leaves the
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"To brand the witness as an interested witness, the defence is required to bring specific material before the Court showing the hostility of the
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"Act provides an opportunity to the accused to get himself examined in the open court on oath in order to reveal the truth but he
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"Principle of finality attached to court-confirmed auction sales cannot operate to shield the process from judicial examination where the question relates to the adequacy of
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"It would be legally untenable for this Court to rest a decision of such magnitude on the fragile foundation of such flimsy submissions and woefully inadequate
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“Executive Clarification Cannot Override 1993 OBC Creamy Layer Policy”, In a significant ruling impacting the determination of OBC creamy layer status in civil services, the
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“Police Force Must Consist of Persons of Utmost Rectitude and Impeccable Character”, Supreme Court has reiterated that acquittal in a criminal case does not automatically
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“Mere Presumption Cannot Replace Evidence”, Supreme Court of India reiterated that the extraordinary power under Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution, which allows dismissal of a
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“Even if the originally advertised posts are filled, the authorities must create supernumerary posts to accommodate the eligible PwD candidates.”, In a significant ruling reinforcing the rights
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"The fundamental right to live with dignity envisages and encompasses dignity until death, including a dignified dying process," observed the Supreme Court while permitting the withdrawal of
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“If Arbitrators Fail To Appoint Within 30 Days, Parties May Approach ICSID — But Power Of Co-Arbitrators Does Not Automatically Cease”, Supreme Court of India
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“A Party Cannot Keep A ‘Jurisdictional Ace’ Up Its Sleeve”, In a significant observation reinforcing fairness and procedural discipline in arbitration proceedings, the Supreme Court
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“Paramount Consideration Is Preservation Of Corporate Assets”, In a significant ruling concerning interim protection in oppression and mismanagement disputes, the Supreme Court of India held
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“Overzealous Investigation Is As Fatal As Lethargic Investigation”, In a significant judgment addressing the evidentiary value of dying declarations and the consequences of defective criminal
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“A Dying Declaration Can Be The Sole Basis Of Conviction — But Only When It Inspires Full Confidence Of The Court”, In an important ruling
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“Training prescribed for a post forms part of service and cannot be excluded while determining seniority of directly recruited employees.” On 11 March 2026, Supreme Court
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“When Accused Arrive Armed And Act With A Common Object, Each Member Becomes Vicariously Liable”, Supreme Court of India has reiterated that every member of an unlawful
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“Minor Discrepancies Or Allegedly Unnatural Behaviour Do Not Make Credible Evidence Unreliable”, In a significant ruling on the evidentiary value of related witnesses in criminal trials, the
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“Repackaging Contractual Engagements Under Different Names To Deny Regularisation Violates Articles 14 And 16”, Supreme Court has held that employees appointed on an “academic arrangement
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"State cannot be heard to say that those who experience serious adverse consequences must fend for themselves, without any clear or accessible avenue of relief",
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"A Math, like an idol, is in Hindu Law a judicial persona capable of acquiring, holding and vindicating legal rights through the medium of some
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"Enforcement Directorate cannot resort to action against any person for money laundering on an assumption that the property recovered must be proceeds of crime", In a
read more
“Rejection Of Entire Claim On This Sole Ground Is Erroneous”, In a significant ruling under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, the Bombay High Court has held
read more
“Procedural Rules Cannot Prevent Effective Cross-Examination Of A Witness”, In an important ruling on production of documents during cross-examination, the Bombay High Court held that documents which
read more
"There is an attempt to suppress, effort to misguide and keep the people in dark. This attempt undeniably and undisputedly is undue influence, and therefore, amounts
read more
“If More Than One Promotional Post Exists, Higher Grade Pay Must Correspond To The Lowest Promotional Post”, Gujarat High Court recently held that where a
read more
“Orders Affirmed In Appeal, Revision And Writ Jurisdiction Attain Finality — Civil Courts Cannot Sit In Appeal Over Them”, Punjab & Haryana High Court reiterating that
read more
“The maximum distance criterion of 140 kilometers in clause (oa) of Rule 2 of the Kerala Motor Vehicles Rules cannot be made applicable in the case of a
read more
“Section 11 Clearly Prohibits Conversion of Purpose Without Permission of Rent Controller”, In a significant ruling concerning misuse of Shop-cum-Flat (SCF) premises in Chandigarh, the
read more
“Finance Act 2001 Made Trademark Cost ‘Nil’ Only From 01.04.2002 — Prior Transfers Of Self-Generated Brands Escape Capital Gains Tax”, In a significant ruling on the
read more
"If plaintiffs believed the boundary wall was on their land, they should have obtained demarcation to prove it, and failure to do so warrants adverse inference", The
read more
“At Discharge Stage Court Cannot Conduct A Mini Trial; Strong Suspicion Is Sufficient To Proceed With Trial”, In a significant ruling concerning the scope of prosecution
read more
“Due to an act which has not been declared illegal… there cannot be any wrongful gain or wrongful loss”, In a reportable and politically significant judgment
read more
“Independent Witnesses Turn Hostile, Weapons Not Produced, Injury Reports Missing – Prosecution Failed To Prove Case Beyond Reasonable Doubt”, Calcutta High Court set aside the conviction
read more
"Under Section 116 Of The Indian Evidence Act, A Tenant Is Estopped From Disputing The Title Of The Landlord During The Subsistence Of Tenancy", A tenant
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"An Acquittal Creates A Double Presumption Of Innocence In Favour Of The Accused" — In a significant ruling reaffirming the sanctity of scientific evidence and the
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“Rule Mandating Distribution Of ITC In Same Month Is Valid — But Only After Credit Becomes Legally Available Under Section 16”, In a significant judgment interpreting
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“Insurer Must First Pay Compensation To Victims Even If Policy Dispute Exists”, Calcutta High Court has reiterated that motor accident compensation law is a beneficial welfare
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“Cumulative Inconsistencies Between Medical and Oral Evidence Go To The Root Of The Prosecution Case”, In a significant ruling Allahabad High Court set aside the conviction
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“Time Does Not Stop Once It Starts Running” – In a significant reaffirmation of limitation law in service matters, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has
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In the contemporary landscape of the Indian criminal justice system, DNA profiling has transitioned from a "novelty" to the "gold standard" of forensic evidence. However, for
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Possession is the law’s most practical concept. Before a court reaches the higher question—“who is the owner?”—it often asks the simpler, urgent question—“who is in possession, and
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Appreciating evidence in civil litigation requires adherence to strict principles under the Indian Evidence Act, the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), and binding judicial precedents. Courts
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In the world of law, the doctrine of Res Judicata serves as a cornerstone for upholding judicial efficiency and finality. Res judicata, meaning "a matter already judged,"
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"Copyright law, a delicate balance of protecting creativity while fostering innovation." – Indian Judiciary- Introduction: Safeguarding Creativity Through the Copyright Act
In a world
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In the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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